HOW OLDER ADULT PATIENTS PERCEIVE THE IMPORTANCE OF AMBULATION DURING HOSPITALIZATION
2024
How Older Adults Value Walking in the Hospital
Sample size: 15
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Author Information
Author(s): King Barbara, Steege Linsey
Primary Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hypothesis
How do older adult patients perceive the importance of ambulation during hospitalization?
Conclusion
Older adults highly value ambulation during their hospital stay as it helps manage their health and reduces feelings of isolation.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults see walking as critical for managing their health.
- Ambulation helps reduce social isolation by connecting with others.
- Walking helps fill time and reduce boredom during hospitalization.
- Ambulation is a way for older adults to assess their readiness to go home.
Takeaway
Older people think walking in the hospital is really important because it helps them feel better and less lonely.
Methodology
Qualitative study using inductive content analysis with one-on-one in-depth interviews.
Participant Demographics
Fifteen older adults who were interviewed three months post discharge.
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